Director: Financial Services and ICT Sector (DEDAT 45/2025) at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Western Cape Government is seeking to acquire the services of a creative and innovative individual to create an enabling and competitive environment in the services’ industry to stimulate growth opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Economics or Financial Management or Investment Finance recognised by SAQA
• 5 years’ middle/senior management experience
• 5 years’ working in a services sector environment or programme

Recommendation

• None

Key Performance Areas

• Contribute to the development of and support services sector strategies, policies and the implementation thereof.
• Build and maintain networks with key industry stakeholders and ensure horizontal and vertical alignment within the services sector.
• Develop, support and implement the promotion of the sector leading to trade and investment opportunities and destination marketing.
• Identify sector specific blockages and participate in the unlocking of opportunities in order to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Oversee, co-develop and support programmes to improve sector competitiveness.
• Management of the Directorate People and Financial resources

Competencies

• Strategic Capability and Leadership
• Project and Programme Management
• Change Management
• People Management and Empowerment
• Financial Management

Remuneration

• All-inclusive salary package of R 1 266 714.00 per annum (Level 13).

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29